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The sound of a baby’s hearty laugh and an adorable pet photo can bring instant joy to someone’s day. This list is about the latter as we return for our monthly edition of snapshots featuring adopted pets. 

If you’re feeling down, expect your frown to turn upside down. You’ll get the usual wholesome and heartwarming content showing lovable puppies and kitties finding a new home. Just the same, you’ll get your needed dose of the warm and fuzzies, which is always a beautiful thing. 

We’ve sourced these pictures from different corners of the internet. Scroll down to the bottom and enjoy the cuteness overload with each one.

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I Adopted A 16 Yr Old Cat. She’d Been At The Shelter For 6 Years!!!

I Adopted A 16 Yr Old Cat. She’d Been At The Shelter For 6 Years!!!

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Madlad Staff Member

Madlad Staff Member

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#3

My Girl Jinx! She’s All Teefies

My Girl Jinx! She’s All Teefies

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Taking on the responsibility of adopting a pet is commendable. But before doing so, you must first check if you’re suited for it. For Queenstown Veterinary Hospital owner Dr. Marianne Bailey, your lifestyle is the number one factor to consider. 

“If you work long hours or you travel a lot, getting a dog that has a lot of energy [and] needs a lot of exercising might be a mismatch,” Dr. Bailey told WMDT.

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Ziggy Before And After Being Rescued

Ziggy Before And After Being Rescued

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Just Rescued Our 1st Hound, He’s 14 Yo

Just Rescued Our 1st Hound, He’s 14 Yo

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#6

My Mother Adopted An Adult Cat

My Mother Adopted An Adult Cat

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However, many people subscribe to several myths about pet adoption. One of them is that pets in a shelter aren’t domesticated enough to be adopted into someone’s home. 

Pet behaviorist Dr. Tammie King debunked this, saying behaviors can be modified. As she pointed out in an interview with Mars, newly adopted pets won’t feel at home for the first three weeks. 

She says, “Be mindful of this and work with your new adopted pet to bring out their best side.”

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Husband Went To Pet Store For Dog Food, Adopted Cat

Husband Went To Pet Store For Dog Food, Adopted Cat

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This Is Finn. Rescued And Finally Adopted!

This Is Finn. Rescued And Finally Adopted!

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#9

It's Upsetting That Senior Cats Are Often Overlooked For Adoption :( 11 And 12 Years Young

It's Upsetting That Senior Cats Are Often Overlooked For Adoption :( 11 And 12 Years Young

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Many people are apprehensive about adopting a pet from a shelter because of the uncertainty of their behaviors. This may be especially true for previously abused animals. 

Dr. King advises creating a routine involving many positive pet experiences in such cases. She recommends establishing consistency in where pets eat, sleep, and go to the toilet while encouraging desirable behaviors such as chewing and scratching appropriate items.

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#10

My Wife Who Was Going To "Tolerate" A Cat For My Sake

My Wife Who Was Going To "Tolerate" A Cat For My Sake

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#11

Adopting This Boy From The Shelter

Adopting This Boy From The Shelter

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#12

I Decided To Adopt Them Both Together!

I Decided To Adopt Them Both Together!

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While there are specific behavioral issues among pets adopted from a shelter, Dr. King points out that cats and dogs, for example, have needs and personalities specific to them. To avoid potential problems, she urges allowing new pets to express themselves naturally. 

Dr. King suggests providing mental stimulation through food-dispensing toys, scratching posts for cats, and physical exercise. But if you need professional assistance, you can always consult shelters for advice on individual pet traits. 

#13

My Newly Adopted Kitten, Merlin

My Newly Adopted Kitten, Merlin

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My Female Cat Adopted My New Kittens On Day One

My Female Cat Adopted My New Kittens On Day One

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#15

Rescued Her Mom A Few Weeks Ago. Thought She Was Fat

Rescued Her Mom A Few Weeks Ago. Thought She Was Fat

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Now, we’d like to hear from you, readers. Do you have any helpful pet adoption tips to share? What would be your best advice to first-timers considering welcoming a new furry friend into their home? Share them in the comments!

#16

Rescued Her Yesterday

Rescued Her Yesterday

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#17

We Adopted Boots This Weekend

We Adopted Boots This Weekend

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#18

Say Hi To My Boys! :d

Say Hi To My Boys! :d

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#19

Adopted A New Cat, She Likes To Go For Rides In My Purse

Adopted A New Cat, She Likes To Go For Rides In My Purse

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#20

As A Newly Cat Parent, I Wanted To Share My Baby, Butters

As A Newly Cat Parent, I Wanted To Share My Baby, Butters

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#21

Just Adopted This Handsome Man, Newt

Just Adopted This Handsome Man, Newt

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#22

My Dogs Adopted A Cat

My Dogs Adopted A Cat

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#23

Proof You Should Adopt Litter-Mates

Proof You Should Adopt Litter-Mates

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#24

I Adopted This Cat Today For My Boy It Is A Wonder

I Adopted This Cat Today For My Boy It Is A Wonder

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#25

Meet Dave!

Meet Dave!

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#26

4 Days Ago I Rescued Luffy From The Street, And He's Already Like This, I Think He's Comfortable, Hahaha

4 Days Ago I Rescued Luffy From The Street, And He's Already Like This, I Think He's Comfortable, Hahaha

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#27

My Julia

My Julia

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#28

Just Adopted This Young Man

Just Adopted This Young Man

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#29

Our New Family Member

Our New Family Member

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#30

Adopted A Kitten

Adopted A Kitten

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#31

This Boy Made Me Into A Cat Person

This Boy Made Me Into A Cat Person

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#32

Went In To Foster A Litter Of Kittens And Ended Up Adopting A Senior Sweetie On Tuesday

Went In To Foster A Litter Of Kittens And Ended Up Adopting A Senior Sweetie On Tuesday

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#33

Heard A Crying Kitten, Investigated. She Ran Right Up To Me

Heard A Crying Kitten, Investigated. She Ran Right Up To Me

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#34

Our Blind Long Haired Frenchie We Adopted

Our Blind Long Haired Frenchie We Adopted

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#35

Myself & My Partner Adopted Our First Cat Yesterday!

Myself & My Partner Adopted Our First Cat Yesterday!

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#36

Feel Like We Need A Mature, Distinguished Name For This Guy We Just Adopted

Feel Like We Need A Mature, Distinguished Name For This Guy We Just Adopted

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#37

My Husband And I Adopted Our First Corgi Over The Weekend

My Husband And I Adopted Our First Corgi Over The Weekend

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#38

Abandoned Train Cat Needs A Name That Suits Him!

Abandoned Train Cat Needs A Name That Suits Him!

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#39

Became The New Owner Of This Sweet Boy Who Was Rescued From The Streets Today. For The Life Of Me I Cannot Think Of A Name That Feels “Right” So Plz Help Me!

Became The New Owner Of This Sweet Boy Who Was Rescued From The Streets Today. For The Life Of Me I Cannot Think Of A Name That Feels “Right” So Plz Help Me!

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Maartje
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful boy. I also think Gryffin is a great name.

Cerise Hood
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cinnamon: Lord of chaos, keeper of souls, magician of the high court.

Holly Herr
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let him hang around a few days and observe him closely—a name will come. Or make list of names you like and see which one he comes when you call it. Good luck!

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nottheactualphoto
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Still a baby kitten, so his personality won't be fully developed yet. Poutine? Fezzik?

Pan Narrans
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look into those eyes. Even when being hold at the scruff of the neck there's fierceness in the eyes: Spunk.

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#40

George, 7 Months Old

George, 7 Months Old

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#41

This Kitty Randomly Showed Up At My House Today. I’ve Been Adopted

This Kitty Randomly Showed Up At My House Today. I’ve Been Adopted

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#42

I Recently Adopted This Cat

I Recently Adopted This Cat

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#43

Rescued This Little Thing Today After A Few Days Of Trying To Grab It From A Construction Site Near Work. I’ve Never Seen Cats Sit Like This? Vet Appointment Tomorrow!

Rescued This Little Thing Today After A Few Days Of Trying To Grab It From A Construction Site Near Work. I’ve Never Seen Cats Sit Like This? Vet Appointment Tomorrow!

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#44

My Girlfriend Found And Saved An Orange Cat

My Girlfriend Found And Saved An Orange Cat

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#45

Never Thought I’d Ever Be A Cat Owner But On An Empty Lot Where I Walk My Dogs This Little Man Came Up To Me For Pets

Never Thought I’d Ever Be A Cat Owner But On An Empty Lot Where I Walk My Dogs This Little Man Came Up To Me For Pets

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#46

I Adopted This King Because His Gaze Caught My Attention,what Should I Name It?

I Adopted This King Because His Gaze Caught My Attention,what Should I Name It?

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#47

We Just Adopted This Little Girl From The Shelter. Please Help Us Name Her!

We Just Adopted This Little Girl From The Shelter. Please Help Us Name Her!

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#48

I Recently Adopted A Street Cat. He’s Adjusting Well To His New Home, But His Fur Is Still A Bit Rough From His Time On The Streets. I Want To Make Sure He Gets The Right Food To Help His Coat Become Soft And Shiny

I Recently Adopted A Street Cat. He’s Adjusting Well To His New Home, But His Fur Is Still A Bit Rough From His Time On The Streets. I Want To Make Sure He Gets The Right Food To Help His Coat Become Soft And Shiny

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#49

Rescue Babies!

Rescue Babies!

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#50

A Bearded Dragon I Adopted Today

A Bearded Dragon I Adopted Today

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#51

Adopted This Sweet Baby Today

Adopted This Sweet Baby Today

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#52

Our Newly Adopted Kitten, Sarafina, Has The Most Remarkably Pink Nose Out Of Any Of My Cats

Our Newly Adopted Kitten, Sarafina, Has The Most Remarkably Pink Nose Out Of Any Of My Cats

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#53

Recently Rescued This Little Cutie, Looking For A Good Name

Recently Rescued This Little Cutie, Looking For A Good Name

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#54

Just Adopted This Cutie Pie

Just Adopted This Cutie Pie

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#55

Adopted My First Cat

Adopted My First Cat

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#56

Just Got Him Today

Just Got Him Today

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#57

Gizmo A Couple Days After We Adopted Him

Gizmo A Couple Days After We Adopted Him

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#58

This Year's Fosters

This Year's Fosters

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#59

Adopted This Babygirl. Any Guesses? She Weights 16 Kg, And The Shelter Said She's 8/9 Months Old

Adopted This Babygirl. Any Guesses? She Weights 16 Kg, And The Shelter Said She's 8/9 Months Old

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#60

Meet Theo (Elvis Inspired!)

Meet Theo (Elvis Inspired!)

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#61

Rescued From CVS

Rescued From CVS

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#62

Adopted From The Humane Society Yesterday

Adopted From The Humane Society Yesterday

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#63

My New Cat Ugh I Love Her

My New Cat Ugh I Love Her

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#64

I Was Only Going To Adopt One. I Ended Up With A Tuxedo And A Void

I Was Only Going To Adopt One. I Ended Up With A Tuxedo And A Void

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#65

I Adopted A Cat And It Was The Best Decision Of My Life!

I Adopted A Cat And It Was The Best Decision Of My Life!

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#66

Saw This Girl At The Shelter, Now We’re Officially Out Numbered!

Saw This Girl At The Shelter, Now We’re Officially Out Numbered!

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#67

Adopted This Lil' Rascal After Visiting The Pound Today - Meet Whiskers!

Adopted This Lil' Rascal After Visiting The Pound Today - Meet Whiskers!

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#68

Meet Chance

Meet Chance

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#69

The Kittens I Found In A Parking Lot / Dumpster

The Kittens I Found In A Parking Lot / Dumpster

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Meet Roberta. The Shelter Warned Us About Her And It's All True!

Meet Roberta. The Shelter Warned Us About Her And It's All True!

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#71

My Neighbor Brought These To Me This Morning, He Knows I Have A Cat (Coffee), So He Thought I'd Be Interested In Adopting These Five Adorable Kittens

My Neighbor Brought These To Me This Morning, He Knows I Have A Cat (Coffee), So He Thought I'd Be Interested In Adopting These Five Adorable Kittens

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#72

My Wife And I Adopted A Cat =d

My Wife And I Adopted A Cat =d

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#73

My Boyfriend Wanted To Adopt A Black Cat…

My Boyfriend Wanted To Adopt A Black Cat…

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#74

Stray Car Adopted Me, Can Anyone Guess Her Age?

Stray Car Adopted Me, Can Anyone Guess Her Age?

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#75

Just Adopted This Pretty Boy

Just Adopted This Pretty Boy

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#76

Woke Up To This Surprise!

Woke Up To This Surprise!

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#77

Adopted An 18 Week Old Golden

Adopted An 18 Week Old Golden

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#78

Rescued From A Car At 5 Weeks Old

Rescued From A Car At 5 Weeks Old

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#79

Recently Rescued This Little Guy… What Should I Name Him??

Recently Rescued This Little Guy… What Should I Name Him??

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#80

Just Adopted This Little Girl From My Job Yesterday (I Work At A Rescue) Need Some Name Ideas!

Just Adopted This Little Girl From My Job Yesterday (I Work At A Rescue) Need Some Name Ideas!

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#81

Just Adopted This Baby Void Today!!

Just Adopted This Baby Void Today!!

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#82

Meet My New Rescue Pug! He's The Sweetest Fella

Meet My New Rescue Pug! He's The Sweetest Fella

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#83

German Name Suggestions

German Name Suggestions

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#84

I Just Adopted These Two Sweet Dogs From The Shelter Today. We Decided To Name The One On The Left Henry. Any Suggestions For What To Call The Other One?

I Just Adopted These Two Sweet Dogs From The Shelter Today. We Decided To Name The One On The Left Henry. Any Suggestions For What To Call The Other One?

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#85

My Rescue Red

My Rescue Red

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#86

Just Got Thanked For Adopting A Small Cat And Now I’m Sad

Just Got Thanked For Adopting A Small Cat And Now I’m Sad

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#87

What Should I Name This Cute Kitty Lady

What Should I Name This Cute Kitty Lady

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#88

Just Adopted Our First Cat And Can’t Decide On Her Name - She’s Super Sweet And Loves Her Humans!

Just Adopted Our First Cat And Can’t Decide On Her Name - She’s Super Sweet And Loves Her Humans!

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#89

W've Adopted A Third One

W've Adopted A Third One

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#90

Cds Failed Me, So I Adopted Instead!

Cds Failed Me, So I Adopted Instead!

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